STERIS plc (STE)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 45.31% | 44.69% | 44.34% | 44.50% | 44.47% | 43.60% | 43.55% | 43.56% | 43.56% | 44.80% | 45.22% | 44.16% | 43.98% | 42.95% | 42.42% | 43.50% | 43.16% | 43.36% | 43.38% | 43.28% |
| Operating profit margin | 15.87% | 16.61% | 16.00% | 15.34% | 15.39% | 15.10% | 15.13% | 5.87% | 5.41% | 2.81% | 3.07% | 11.94% | 9.28% | 11.25% | 10.97% | 13.12% | 17.59% | 18.32% | 18.38% | 18.01% |
| Pretax margin | 14.58% | 14.62% | 13.64% | 12.79% | 12.46% | 12.62% | 12.69% | 3.55% | 3.17% | 0.70% | 1.17% | 10.02% | 6.86% | 8.92% | 8.73% | 11.15% | 16.60% | 17.27% | 17.29% | 16.85% |
| Net profit margin | 11.26% | 8.66% | 8.02% | 7.36% | 6.95% | 10.48% | 10.51% | 2.34% | 2.14% | -0.61% | -0.20% | 7.87% | 5.30% | 6.55% | 6.49% | 8.39% | 12.75% | 14.13% | 13.97% | 13.69% |
Based on the provided data, the profitability ratios of STERIS plc have shown fluctuations over the given periods.
1. Gross Profit Margin:
- The gross profit margin has been relatively stable, ranging from 42.42% to 45.31% over the period.
- The company's ability to generate profits from its core operations has improved, showing an increasing trend towards the end of the period.
2. Operating Profit Margin:
- The operating profit margin has been more volatile compared to the gross profit margin, fluctuating between 2.81% and 16.61%.
- There was a significant decrease in the operating profit margin in the middle of the period, followed by a gradual recovery towards the end.
3. Pretax Margin:
- The pretax margin reflects the company's profitability before taxes and has also shown variability, ranging from -0.61% to 14.62%.
- There were significant fluctuations in the pretax margin, indicating challenges in maintaining consistent profitability over the period.
4. Net Profit Margin:
- The net profit margin, representing the final profitability after all expenses, displays fluctuations from -0.20% to 11.26%.
- The company experienced periods of negative net profit margin, signaling challenges in managing costs and boosting profitability.
In summary, while STERIS plc has shown improvements in its gross profit margin and net profit margin towards the end of the period, there have been fluctuations in operating profit margin and pretax margin, indicating varying levels of operational efficiency and profitability challenges.
Return on investment
| Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 8.54% | 8.96% | 8.47% | 8.25% | 7.57% | 7.14% | 7.01% | 2.77% | 2.48% | 1.25% | 1.40% | 5.09% | 3.72% | 4.09% | 3.59% | 3.69% | 8.31% | 8.51% | 10.11% | 10.08% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 6.06% | 4.67% | 4.25% | 3.96% | 3.42% | 4.96% | 4.87% | 1.10% | 0.98% | -0.27% | -0.09% | 3.36% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.13% | 2.36% | 6.02% | 6.56% | 7.69% | 7.67% |
| Return on total capital | 10.10% | 14.58% | 13.79% | 14.11% | 14.14% | 13.24% | 13.20% | 4.99% | 4.39% | 2.24% | 2.62% | 8.90% | 6.19% | 7.16% | 4.62% | 5.12% | 12.03% | 12.10% | 15.81% | 16.00% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 9.29% | 7.29% | 6.59% | 6.30% | 6.00% | 8.84% | 8.88% | 1.92% | 1.74% | -0.48% | -0.16% | 5.85% | 3.71% | 4.20% | 3.82% | 4.35% | 10.18% | 11.14% | 11.53% | 11.78% |
STERIS plc's profitability ratios show a fluctuating trend over the analyzed period.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) ranged from 3.59% to 10.11%. It demonstrates the company's ability to generate profits from its operational assets. The ratio peaked at 10.11% in September 2020 but declined to 1.25% by December 2022 before gradually recovering to 8.54% by March 2025.
2. Return on Assets (ROA) varied from -0.27% to 7.69%. This ratio reflects the overall profitability of STERIS plc in relation to its total assets. It hit a low of -0.27% in December 2022 but bounced back to 6.06% by March 2025.
3. Return on Total Capital fluctuated between 2.24% and 16.00%. This ratio indicates how efficiently the company utilizes its total capital to generate profits. It reached a high of 16.00% in June 2020 and saw some volatility but improved to 10.10% by March 2025.
4. Return on Equity (ROE) ranged from -0.48% to 11.78%. ROE reflects the company's ability to generate returns for its shareholders. The ratio hit a low of -0.48% in December 2022 but increased to 9.29% by March 2025.
Overall, STERIS plc has shown some ups and downs in its profitability ratios, with some periods of decline followed by eventual recovery. It is critical for the company to focus on improving these ratios consistently to ensure sustainable and profitable operations.